Ramsey Winch HD 234 RAM-LOK Operating, Service And Maintenance Manual

Ramsey Winch HD 234 RAM-LOK Operating, Service And Maintenance Manual

Industrial low-mount

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OPERATING, SERVICE
AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
MODEL HD 234 RAM-LOK
®
INDUSTRIAL LOW-MOUNT
(MFG. PER JERR-DAN SPECS.)
CAUTION: READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL
BEFORE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF WINCH.
SEE WARNINGS!

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  • Page 1 OPERATING, SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL MODEL HD 234 RAM-LOK ® INDUSTRIAL LOW-MOUNT (MFG. PER JERR-DAN SPECS.) CAUTION: READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF WINCH. SEE WARNINGS!
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ......... . .3 WARRANTY INFORMATION .
  • Page 4: Introduction

    If the need should arise, warranty procedure is outlined on the back of your self-addressed postage paid warranty card. Please read and fill out the enclosed warranty card and send it to Ramsey Winch Company. If you have any problems with your winch, please follow instructions for prompt service on all warranty claims.
  • Page 5: Techniques Of Operation

    TECHNIQUES OF OPERATION until the cable drum starts turning. At this point make sure the shifter knob is The best way to get acquainted with how all the way in. The plastic plug in top of your winch operates is to make test runs clutch housing may be removed, for before you actually use it.
  • Page 6: Winch Maintenance

    WINCH MAINTENANCE 4. Inspect the cable. If the cable has become frayed with broken strands, Adhering to the following maintenance replace immediately. schedule will keep your winch in top condi- C. ANNUALLY tion and performing as it should with a mini- mum of repair.
  • Page 7: Hydraulic Systems/Performance Charts

    HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS Refer to performance charts, below, to properly match your hydraulic system to the HD-234 winch performance. The charts consist of: 1. Line pull (lbs.) first layer vs. working pressure (PSI). STATIC (solid line) refers to hoisting a suspended load from rest; DYNAMIC (dashed line) refers to maintaining the motion of a moving load.
  • Page 9: Instructions For Overhaul Of Ramsey Model Hd-234 Ram-Lok

    INSTRUCTIONS FOR OVERHAUL OF RAMSEY MODEL HD-234 RAM-LOK ® DIS-ASSEMBLY 1. Drain oil from gear housing by removing (item #36) plug from bottom of gear housing. Remove plug (Item #35) from top of gear housing. Remove adapter rod (item #26) by driving pin (item #37) from shifter shaft of winch.
  • Page 10 3. Remove motor and coupling (item #27) from (item #3) adapter by unscrewing two (item #23) capscrews with lock- washer. Remove key (item #11) from worm shaft. Unscrew four capscrews (item #19) and remove adapter from gear housing. Replace adapter seal (item #41) and gasket (item #29).
  • Page 11 6. Check for signs of wear on gear teeth. If replacement of gear is necessary, replace as follows: a) Press gear (item #8) from shaft (item #12). b) Examine shaft keys and keyways. If distor- tion of keys and/or keyways is evident, shaft and keys should be replaced.
  • Page 12: Re-Assembly

    9a. For the air shifter, examine yoke (item #14 for damage. Yoke should be firmly attached to shaft. Replace if necessary. If air cylinder (item #30) needs to be replaced, remove it from the end of the clutch housing by removing 4 cap- screws (item #25) and lockwashers (item #27).
  • Page 13 12.Press bearing (item #14) onto worm (item #13). NOTE: Be sure that thick shoulder of bearings outer race (side with manufactur- er's name and part number) is out, away from worm threads. Press bearing and worm into gear housing. Slip gasket (item #29) onto bearing cap (item #4).
  • Page 14 15.Place thrust washer (item #46) over end of drum shaft and slide downward until spacer rests on drum. Press drum down- ward to compress springs in gear housing. Insert keys (item #31) into keyways with sharp edge of keys pointing outward and notched end of keys upward.
  • Page 28: Limited Warranty

    If field service at the request of the Buyer is rendered and the fault is found not to be with RAMSEY WINCH's product, the Buyer shall pay the time and expense to the field representative. Bills for service, labor or other expenses...

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